Making time to write

There has been a lot of change in my little world recently and I’ve had to pull back from a few commitments to adjust to my new routine. Last month I changed jobs, saying farewell to part-time hours and moving back to full-time work. It felt like the right time to return to the Monday … Continue reading »

Secret project pictures

Well, I’m almost half way through my first draft and everything seems to be going as usual. Which is to say that I haven’t slept well in three weeks and I hardly ever make sense. Since my brain is broken, I thought I could share some pictures with you. I am being quite secretive with … Continue reading »

First draft jitters

This month I’m settling in to a new work-in-progress. The concept, storyline and early research for this W-I-P came together so quickly that I’ve become crazy-excited about this project. I love all my stories, (why else would I bother?) but this one came together so easily, that I knew it was special. So with the … Continue reading »

PLOTTING WITH POST-ITS

I love plotting out a manuscript before I write the first draft. It gives me a direction to head towards, especially on the days when my brain is completely scattered and I’m running low on spare time. Sometimes when I’m working out a storyline, I’ll use post-it notes to get my scenes together. Each little … Continue reading »

MERMAIDS, MONSTERS AND MAGIC

When I’m in the early stages of writing a new story, I like to collect little things that create the mood for my project. I’ve listened to many writers who have collected notes, sketches and research in a story journal and I’m so grateful that I’ve been able to look through some. (Many thanks to … Continue reading »